Kennebec Valley YMCA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of the Kennebec Valley YMCA is to provide the community with an inspirational environment for the enrichment of all people, through social, recreational and learning activities. Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are the basis for all we do.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $3.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
- Employees
- 152
- Volunteers
- 51
- Highest pay
- $113,136, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 34 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1.6 million spent. Youth Development: Youth development programs focus on providing safe, nurturing environments and opportunities to cultivate their interests, pursue their potential while focusing on education and health. Our learning center program provides education and care for children 6 weeks old to 5 years old. Camp KV focuses on children's personal and social development as well as building confidence, skills and interests.
- $1.2 million spent. Healthy Living & Wellness: Our Diabetes Prevention Program educates adults on how to reduce their risk of developing diabetes through nutrition and exercise. LIVESTRONG is a free health program designed to support adult cancer survivors by building muscle mass and strength while focusing on overall well-being during and after treatment. Our facilities provide the community with many physical fitness options. We offer both group and individual classes. Youth classes include activities such as soccer, gymnastics, Kids Zumba, Disc Golf, and basketball. Adult classes include a variety of cardio, strength and toning options, including: barbell class, spin, triathlon training, Bootcamp, TRX, kickboxing, open gym, basketball, weights, fitness equipment, Pilates, silver sneakers classes and personal training classes. We provide access to both a competitive and a family pool. Our aquatics program promotes fitness and water safety for all ages and abilities. Our Child Watch service encourages parents to work out while our staff provides safe onsite childcare.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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